1967 Suzuki T-20 or X-6 Hustler

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

A bike that had an engine ready for the track stuffed into a small light package for the street. To have a high strung engine that could handle regular in town riding was the overall plan.

What motivated you to start your project?

I wanted something different than anyone else in the area. I love 2-strokes and wanted to build one that would be fun to play with in town. I felt that the Suzuki with its 6 speed, first production bike to have one, was the perfect candidate for a truly custom build.

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

I could have done an easier bike like the Yamaha RD series of bikes. There are so many after market items already out there but nothing for the Suzuki.

I feel it was a creative option for the bike choice. To add a white frame was also a creative choice to go with.

What are you most proud of?

I am proud that after a lot of R&D work and 2 blown engines it is coming together and holding up. With the help of a lot of talented people I have a bike that is amazing to drive and never boring.

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: 1967 Suzuki T-20 or X-6 Hustler

Fondly known as: The Money Pit

Time spent: Too many to count.

Motorcycle cost: $0.00 it was free.

Money spent: More than I will admit to.

Engine: This engine was heavily modified with the help of a number of talented people. Top end and pipes were done by Richard's Engine Development. Highlights include relocated spark plugs. Porting of the cylinders. Original carbs were bored to give proper flow for the port work. Custom pipes were designed and built for the port work. Ian Ambler converted the 3 bearing crank to a 4 bearing crank. Heavy Duty clutch assembly was purchased to handle the power of the engine.

Intake: Original carbs were bored over size to increase flow but still maintain a usable low end. Pod filters replace the original air box.

Exhaust: Richard's Engine Development design and custom fabricated and fitted them to the bike.

Transmission: It has the standard 6 speed trans. All gears were undercut to handle the new power of the engine.

Frame: The frame has added bracing to hold the new engine.

Suspension: Works Performance made a set of rear shocks for it. The front forks were left stock but thicker oil was added to help keep the front planted on the pavement.

Wheels, tires and brakes: Wheels were sent over seas to Disco Volante. Brake hubs were opened up for cooling. OK More for looks to be truthful. Otherwise stock brakes.

Finish - Paint: The paint was done by WFO Custom paint. The color is perfect and the job is nothing short of amazing.